[Slideshare] fardh'ain(january-2015-batch)#11(a)-arkaanul-islam-(swolah-daily-obligatory-prayer-[part-1of3]-(24-april-2015)

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Lessons onLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
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HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 11 [a]
LESSON # 11 [a]
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
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(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah”Allah” :: Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refersArabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lordto the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there isSustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““Muhammad s.a.a.w.”Muhammad s.a.a.w.” :: Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “thethe
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaitedthe servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be noSeal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TOTHE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
MOSTMOST

““Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While allDo they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,
bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all bebowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be
brought back.”brought back.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))

“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and
stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou
their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which
Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly
between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is
the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your
deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah
will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”
(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)

The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender;;
submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite” ( definite
article“tarticle“thehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of
this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s innerthis religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner
conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will ofobedience to the will of
AllahAllah”.”.
The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is :is :
““to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb););
and declare with one’s tongue,and declare with one’s tongue,
and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””

So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will”?”?
This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :
the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam
((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).

Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except[1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is theAllah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means toHouse) for those who has the means to
(do) it;(do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.

THE secondTHE second PILLAR OF ISLAMPILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TOIN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,

THE secondTHE second PILLAR OF ISLAMPILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TOIN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ONA BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON
ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
HADITH
OF
JIBRA-’IL
HADITH
OF
JIBRA-’IL
LESSON
#
11
(a)
LESSON
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11
(a)
TOPIC ON 24 APRIL 2015TOPIC ON 24 APRIL 2015
Every Friday night @Every Friday night @
8pm – 10pm8pm – 10pm
Wisma Indah, 450Wisma Indah, 450
Changi Road,Changi Road,
#02-00 next to Masjid#02-00 next to Masjid
KassimKassim

And (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children ofAnd (remember) when thy Lord drew forth from the Children of
Adam― from their loins― their descendants, and made themAdam― from their loins― their descendants, and made them
testify concerning themselves, (saying):testify concerning themselves, (saying):
""Am I not your LordAm I not your Lord ((ROBBROBB-Who cherishes and sustains-Who cherishes and sustains
you)?“― They said:you)?“― They said: "Yea! we do testify!“"Yea! we do testify!“
(This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we(This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we
were unaware.”were unaware.”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 172))

““ I have only created jinns and menI have only created jinns and men, that they may serve, that they may serve
((worshipworship) Me –) Me – LIYA’-BU-DUUNLIYA’-BU-DUUN. No sustenance do I require. No sustenance do I require
of them nor do I require that they should feed Me. Forof them nor do I require that they should feed Me. For
Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power,Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance― Lord of Power,
Steadfast (forever).”Steadfast (forever).”
((Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58Qur’an: Dzaariyat : 51: 56-58))

The innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings isThe innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is
their cognition (their cognition (ma’rifahma’rifah) of the existence of God and, hence, their) of the existence of God and, hence, their
conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whateverconscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever
they perceive of His will and plan :they perceive of His will and plan :
It is this two-fold concept “It is this two-fold concept “cognition and willingnesscognition and willingness” that gives” that gives
the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”the deepest meaning to what the Qur’an describes as ”worshipworship””
((‘ibadah‘ibadah) ….) ….
((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION

““The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“The verse that follows shows, this spiritual call (“worshipworship”) does”) does
not arise from any supposed “not arise from any supposed “needneed” on the part of the Creator,” on the part of the Creator,
Who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed asWho is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as
an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who,an instrument for the inner development of the worshipper, who,
by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervadingby the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading
Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of theCreative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of the
Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”Will and, thus, closer to God Himself.”
((Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”Muhammad Asad @Leopold Weiss – “Message of the Qur’an”))
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUBMISSION

““O mankindO mankind, worship your Lord (, worship your Lord (A’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUMA’-BUDUU-ROB-BAKUM), who), who
created you and those before you, that you may becomecreated you and those before you, that you may become
righteous (or god-fearing -righteous (or god-fearing - TAT-TA-QUUUNTAT-TA-QUUUN) -) -
[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky
a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought fortha ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth
thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allahthereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah
equalsequals** while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].”while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].”
((Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22Qur’an:Baqarah: 2: 21-22))
* Others as partners; rivals, associates, etc.

Unlike some other religion where worship entails offeringsUnlike some other religion where worship entails offerings
to their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. isto their ‘deities’ on altars, in Islam Allah s.w.t. is
reminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we allreminding us that He has no need for us, whereas we all
stand in need of Him.stand in need of Him.
In truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes andIn truth, it is Allah s.w.t. Who sustains, nourishes and
continuously provides for us.continuously provides for us.
Shouldn’t we be grateful?Shouldn’t we be grateful?
What do you think would be the repercussion towardsWhat do you think would be the repercussion towards
those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?those who are ungrateful? Shouldn’t we fear?

From the word root “From the word root “WAU-QAF-YAWAU-QAF-YA” - we have:” - we have:
““WI-QAA-YAWI-QAA-YA” meaning – “” meaning – “to safeguard; shelter; shield;to safeguard; shelter; shield;
take care from; precaution; avert; etc.take care from; precaution; avert; etc.””
Thus the implication is “Thus the implication is “to have regard or being conscious of Allahto have regard or being conscious of Allah
such that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselvessuch that we are especially cautious (by safeguarding ourselves
and our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath andand our deeds from all sins), so as not to incur His wrath and
punishmentpunishment..””
TAQWATAQWA

The usual translation into English isThe usual translation into English is ‘reverential fear of Allah’‘reverential fear of Allah’,,
which may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding ofwhich may convey some aspect of it, yet the full understanding of
this term still evades many. I prefer to use termthis term still evades many. I prefer to use term “the“the
‘‘consciousness of Allah’consciousness of Allah’,, which entails factors which lead to truewhich entails factors which lead to true
obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -obedience to Allah s.w.t. and His Messenger Muhammad s.a.w. -
obedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from whatobedience to what Allah ordered and staying away from what
Allah forbade.Allah forbade.
TAQWATAQWA

If you are wearing an
overflowing robe, how
would you walk through
upon a road full of
bushes of thorns ?
# ۱
PARABLE
OF WALKING IN
THORNY
PATHWAY

It would not be a problem to walk upon this road this wide isn’t it?
2 metres
# ۲
Suppose you
are shown
this lighted
path ….
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

But now knowing the reality of where
you really are, how would you be walking upon it?
2 metres
# ۲
PARABLE
OF
‘ACROPHOBIA’

"O you who have believed, (be conscious of and) fear
Allah (TAQWA). And let every soul look to what it has put
forth for tomorrow - and (be conscious and) fear Allah
(TAQWA). Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.”
(Qur’an: Hashr: 59:18)

"And be not like those who forgot Allah (NA-SULLAH) ,
so He made them forget themselves (FA-AN-SAA-HUM
AN0FU-SAHUM). Those are the defiantly disobedient
(FAASIQUUN).
Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the
companions of Paradise. The companions of Paradise -
they are the FAA-IZUUN : attainers [of success].”
(Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 19-20)

"Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: ("Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: (FA’-BUD-NEEFA’-BUD-NEE))
so serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayerso serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayer
((SwolahSwolah) for) for My RemembranceMy Remembrance. (. (LI-DZIK-REELI-DZIK-REE)”)”
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14Qur’an: TaHa: 20:14))

• “Man” – ‘ insaan ’ is prone to
“forgetfulness” - ‘nis-yaan’.
• Here (As-Swolah), is the remedy lest we become
forgetful and heedless !

• Are we not the servant / slave of Allah?
• If so, then how do we serve or worship Him?

• Commandment – - means “to establish,
put upright or erect, build, ” which shares the
same root as the word – - meaning:
• “straightness; sincerity; rectitude; integrity, true;
authentic, consistent,” etc.
• And ‘Swolah’ is prescribed as the basis (pillars) for
our daily ‘remembrance’ of our ROBB (Lord, God,
Sustainer).

““IfIf anyone withdraws himself from remembranceanyone withdraws himself from remembrance
of Most Graciousof Most Gracious, We appoint for him an, We appoint for him an evil oneevil one
to be an intimate companion to him (to be an intimate companion to him (QOREENQOREEN).).
Such (evil ones) reallySuch (evil ones) really hinder them from the Pathhinder them from the Path
but they think that they are being guided aright! “but they think that they are being guided aright! “
((Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37Qur’an: Zukhruf: 49: 36-37))

• It is clear that Muslims who do not uphold and
consistently perform their obligatory Swolah
inevitably fall prey into following Satan’s
footsteps, drawn into sins, due to the temptations
and the glitters of the love for the world.
• To help any Muslims in whatever problems they
face, reminding them to keep to fulfilling their
most important obligation – Swolah – is crucial.

““ Enjoin prayer (SWOLAH) on thy people (family),Enjoin prayer (SWOLAH) on thy people (family),
and be patient and constant thereinand be patient and constant therein. We ask thee. We ask thee
not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee.not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee.
But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is forBut the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for
Righteousness.”Righteousness.”
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 132))

Such is the importance ofSuch is the importance of SwolahSwolah that we arethat we are
to enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if itto enjoin it upon our family too, no matter if it
may be difficult, we have to patiently strivemay be difficult, we have to patiently strive
upon this – not to be complacent nor lax.upon this – not to be complacent nor lax.
Allah SWT also gave us a warning – which weAllah SWT also gave us a warning – which we
all must be fearful of being afflicted :all must be fearful of being afflicted :

““But there came after them successors who neglectedBut there came after them successors who neglected
prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) and pursued desires; so they are) and pursued desires; so they are
going to meet evil (Destruction)― “going to meet evil (Destruction)― “
((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))

““But after them there followed a posterity who missedBut after them there followed a posterity who missed
prayers (prayers (swolahswolah) and followed after lusts: soon, then) and followed after lusts: soon, then
will they face Destruction― “will they face Destruction― “
((Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59Qur’an: Mariam: 19: 59))
WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !WE SEEK REFUGE IN ALLAH FROM THIS !

This ‘This ‘SwolahSwolah’ in fact is the Allah’s gift of’ in fact is the Allah’s gift of
spiritual nourishment for our own soul andspiritual nourishment for our own soul and
eternal well-being. We will reap from its benefiteternal well-being. We will reap from its benefit
in this world and shall fully benefit from itsin this world and shall fully benefit from its
fruits (of eternal reward) in the Hereafter.fruits (of eternal reward) in the Hereafter.

““The head of the matter isThe head of the matter is Al-IslamAl-Islam;;
its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e.its pillar is the (obligatory) prayer i.e. SwolahSwolah;;
and its highest pinnacle isand its highest pinnacle is JihadJihad (striving with utmost)(striving with utmost)
in the way of Allah.”in the way of Allah.”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))

““TheThe SwolahSwolah is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it,is pillar of the religion, whosoever establishes it,
establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it,establishes the religion; and whosoever destroys it,
destroys the religion.”destroys the religion.”
((Hadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.aHadith narrated by Baihaqy from ‘Umar r.a.).)

““O You who are leaders !O You who are leaders ! Verily,Verily, I consider to be theI consider to be the
most important duty (of leaders)most important duty (of leaders) , which must be, which must be
carried out diligently, is : in the matter ofcarried out diligently, is : in the matter of SWOLAHSWOLAH..
Whosoever neglects his (duty of)Whosoever neglects his (duty of) SwolahSwolah, more so, more so
would he neglect his other duties. There is no share (ofwould he neglect his other duties. There is no share (of
goodness) in Islam for those who discardgoodness) in Islam for those who discard As-SwolahAs-Swolah””
(Hadith reported by Malik)(Hadith reported by Malik)

“Between the man and disbelief (KUFR) is
the abandonment of the prayer (SWOLAH).”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)

““ And be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and HeAnd be ye not like those who forgot Allah; and He
made them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are themade them forget their own selves (souls)! Such are the
rebellious transgressors (rebellious transgressors (FAASIQUNFAASIQUN)!”)!”
((Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19Qur’an: Hashr: 59:19))

““Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and theNot equal are the Companions of the Fire and the
Companions of the GardenCompanions of the Garden: it is the Companions of: it is the Companions of
the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”the Garden, that will achieve Felicity.”
((Qur’an: Hashr: 59:20Qur’an: Hashr: 59:20))

LET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent onLET IT NOT deceive thee that those who are bent on
denying the truth seem to be able to do as they please ondenying the truth seem to be able to do as they please on
earth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter asearth: it is [but] a brief enjoyment, with hell thereafter as
their goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas thosetheir goal - and how vile a resting-place! - whereas those
who remain conscious of their Sustainer (who remain conscious of their Sustainer (TAQWATAQWA) shall) shall
have gardens through which running waters flow, therein tohave gardens through which running waters flow, therein to
abide: a ready welcome from Allah. And that which is withabide: a ready welcome from Allah. And that which is with
Allah is best for the truly virtuous.”Allah is best for the truly virtuous.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-19Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-19))

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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this isMost often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is
not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:
[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah[a] Non-specific prayer, communicating with Allah
to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”.to make requests, supplication etc. termed “du’a”.
Can be said in any language, at any time and onCan be said in any language, at any time and on
any occasion.any occasion.

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Most often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this isMost often “SWOLAH” is translated as “prayer” – but this is
not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:not accurate, because in Islam there are two kinds of prayer:
[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed[b] Specific form of devotion or prayer termed
““SWOLAHSWOLAH” :” :
a prescribed form of worship as shown by thea prescribed form of worship as shown by the
Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] comprising of:
(1)(1) Intention ;Intention ; (2)(2) Recitation; andRecitation; and
(3)(3) Action or postures.Action or postures.

““(Establish you)(Establish you) SwolahSwolah (in the way or manner which)(in the way or manner which)
you see me (do the)you see me (do the) swolahswolah.”.”
((Hadith narrated by Bukhary and MuslimHadith narrated by Bukhary and Muslim))

““ set up regular prayers (set up regular prayers (SwolahSwolah) : for such prayers () : for such prayers (SwolahSwolah))
are enjoined on believers at stated times.”are enjoined on believers at stated times.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103))

There are 5 obligatoryThere are 5 obligatory SwolahSwolah daily:daily:
[1][1] SubuhSubuh oror FajrFajr (at dawn)(at dawn)
[2][2] ZuhrZuhr (mid-afternoon)(mid-afternoon)**
[3][3] ‘Asr‘Asr (late-afternoon)(late-afternoon)
[4][4] MaghribMaghrib (after sunset)(after sunset)
[5][5] Isha’Isha’ (night)(night)
On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘On Friday, it is compulsory for every male Muslims who are not ‘musaafirmusaafir’’
(a traveler), to attend and perform the(a traveler), to attend and perform the Juma’atJuma’at congregational prayercongregational prayer
(conducted with sermon), replacing their daily(conducted with sermon), replacing their daily Zuhr’Zuhr’..
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Ta’rifTa’rif (definition)(definition)
From the point of view ofFrom the point of view of SyaraSyara’ (legal) which is descriptive:’ (legal) which is descriptive:
““It consists of some recitations and actions, beginning withIt consists of some recitations and actions, beginning with
glorification (glorification (TakbirTakbir), and is concluded with), and is concluded with SalaamSalaam (greeting of(greeting of
Peace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) byPeace) – with which we worship Allah (formal devotion) by
complying with all its fixed conditions.”complying with all its fixed conditions.”

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Its “Its “HaqiqatHaqiqat” (Reality) is defined as:” (Reality) is defined as:
““ Presenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towardsPresenting our entire self to Allah, with reverential fear towards
Him, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards HisHim, as well as instilling in our self, sense of esteem towards His
Glory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and PerfectGlory and Greatness, as well as towards His Absolute and Perfect
Power”Power”

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““Ruh al-SwolahRuh al-Swolah” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of” i.e. the Essence or Spirit of SwolahSwolah is definedis defined::
””Communion (Communion (TawajjuhTawajjuh) of our entire self, with) of our entire self, with hopehope andand completecomplete
reliancereliance towards Allah, withtowards Allah, with humilithumility in His presence andy in His presence and sinceritysincerity,,
be it in ourbe it in our DzikrDzikr (utterances of His remembrance),(utterances of His remembrance), Du’aDu’a
(supplications) and praises ((supplications) and praises (GlorificationGlorification of Him).”of Him).”

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“Swolah” is such a special act of devotion,
because:
[a] Its commandment bestowed through a special miracle –
Isra’ wal- Mi’raj.

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because:
[b] It encapsulates every acts of worship performed
especially by the angels.

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because:
[c] It is an intimate and personal communion, as a response
to the invitation to have audience with the Compassionate
and Merciful, Lord of all creation – directly, without any
intermediary.
Shouldn’t we cherish and honour this privilege and priceless
opportunity which Allah Himself has granted upon us
Muslims (only) through our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. ?

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because:
[d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst[d] Amongst its miracle is that, there is consensus amongst
every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed,every Muslim regarding how generally it is to be performed,
and the teaching of it has beenand the teaching of it has been continuously upheld andcontinuously upheld and
transmittedtransmitted through an unbroken chain in every generationthrough an unbroken chain in every generation
of Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not haveof Muslims, since our Prophet’s time. Others do not have
such devotions as this – and is constantly being manifestedsuch devotions as this – and is constantly being manifested
daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “daily as symbol of Muslims’ adherence to “Al-IslamAl-Islam”.”.

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““SwolahSwolah” is such a special act of devotion,” is such a special act of devotion,
because:because:
[e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will[e] And thus there is not one single moment, but there will
always be Muslims engaged in Swolahalways be Muslims engaged in Swolah on this earth. Whenon this earth. When
we consider only the “we consider only the “ADZANADZAN” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be” (call to prayer) alone, we’ll be
amazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimedamazed that as an observable phenomenon, it is proclaimed
right across the globe from East to West, continuously fromright across the globe from East to West, continuously from
one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.one time-zone to the next, as the day and night unwind.

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because:because:
[f] It is in a Muslim[f] It is in a Muslim swolahswolah that the manner of worship tothat the manner of worship to
God is truly reflected as similar to that of previous ProphetsGod is truly reflected as similar to that of previous Prophets
before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., –before Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w., – standing, bowing,standing, bowing,
prostratingprostrating etc. which serves also, as effective reminder toetc. which serves also, as effective reminder to
the People of the Book and others.the People of the Book and others.

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Abraham a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the
manner of his praying was described in the Bible:
“Then Abram (Abraham) fell on
his face …”
(Genesis : 17 : 3)
CORROBORATION

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Moses and Aaron a.s. is recorded to have prayed.
And the manner of his praying was described in the
Bible:
“Then Moses and Aaron went from
the presence of the assembly to the
door of the tent of meeting, and fell
on their faces …”
(Numbers 20: 6)
CORROBORATION

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Jesus a.s. is recorded to have prayed. And the
manner of his praying was described in the Bible:
“Then Jesus went with them to a place called
Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here
while I go yonder to pray….. And going a little
farther he fell on his face and prayed, ‘My Father, if
it be possible, let this cup pass from me;
nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt’ ”
(Mathew:26:36-40)
CORROBORATION

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because:because:
[g] Although preferably[g] Although preferably swolahswolah is to be performed inis to be performed in
congregation in mosques, yet it can actually be performedcongregation in mosques, yet it can actually be performed
by Muslimsby Muslims anywhere on earthanywhere on earth, as long as the place is free, as long as the place is free
of filth and does not cause harm or impede the rights ofof filth and does not cause harm or impede the rights of
others.others.

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because:
[h] Through it, Allah s.w.t. guarantees His divine help
leading to real success for those who patiently persevere in
Allah’s way and guard it, as revealed in the Qur’an:

“Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance (SwOBR’)
and prayer (SWOLAH): it is indeed hard, except to those who
are humble (KHAA-SHI-’EEN).”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 45)

““And establish Regular Prayer (And establish Regular Prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH) : for Prayer) : for Prayer
restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; andrestrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and
((DZIKRULLAHDZIKRULLAH) remembrance of Allah is the greatest) remembrance of Allah is the greatest
(thing in life) without doubt.”(thing in life) without doubt.”
((Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 45))

““And thus have We willed you to be a communityAnd thus have We willed you to be a community
of the middle way (of the middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e.) [i.e.
justly balanced], so that [justly balanced], so that [with your liveswith your lives] you] you
might bear witness to the truth before allmight bear witness to the truth before all
mankind (mankind (SHUHADAA-A ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you..... “Messenger as a witness over you..... “
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))

““Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those whoMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other.compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see thThou wilt see themem
((RUKU’RUKU’) bow and () bow and (SUJD’SUJD’) prostrate themselves (in prayer)) prostrate themselves (in prayer)
seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. Onseeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On
their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of theirtheir faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration....”prostration....”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29))

““... This is their similitude in the Torah; and their... This is their similitude in the Torah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forthsimilitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth
its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thickits blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick
and it stands on its own stem (filling) the sower withand it stands on its own stem (filling) the sower with
wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelieverswonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers
with rage at him. Allah has promised those amongwith rage at him. Allah has promised those among
them who believe and do righteous deeds Forgivenessthem who believe and do righteous deeds Forgiveness
and a great Reward..”and a great Reward..”
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 29))

“ ... and We appointed the Qiblah to which thou wast used,
only to test those who followed the Messenger from those
who would turn on their heels (from the faith).
Indeed it was (a change) momentous (a grievous or heavy
thing) except to those guided by Allah. And never would
Allah make your faith of no effect.
For Allah is to all people most surely full of kindness, Most
Merciful..“
(Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143)

KA’ABAKA’ABA
In BAKKA (MAKKAH)In BAKKA (MAKKAH)
AFRICAAFRICA
EUROPEEUROPE
ASIAASIA
FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EASTFOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EAST
CROSS-ROAD CONNECTINGCROSS-ROAD CONNECTING
THREE MAJOR CONTINENTSTHREE MAJOR CONTINENTS

“The Believers must (eventually) win through (i.e. to
become truly successful: FALAH) . Those who humble
themselves (KHAA-SHI’UUN) in their prayers (SWOLAH); “
(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 1-2)

““And who (strictly) guard their prayers (SWOLAH).”
((Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 9))

““The first deeds of the servant of Allah that will beThe first deeds of the servant of Allah that will be
checked and accounted for on Judgement Day will bechecked and accounted for on Judgement Day will be
his ‘his ‘SWOLAHSWOLAH’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is’, it will be thoroughly looked at. If it is
found to be good, then he would be deemedfound to be good, then he would be deemed
successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient),successful; but if it is found to be wanting (deficient),
then all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless andthen all his (other) deeds would be deemed useless and
(he would become) a loser.”(he would become) a loser.”
((Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a.Hadith reported by At- Tabrany from Anas r.a.))

“(What separates) Between a person and disbelief (KUFR),
is the discarding or the abandonment of (his performing
the obligatory prayer) SWOLAH”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Abu Dawud and Muslim)

Once the Prophet s.a.a.w. asked his companions “Do youOnce the Prophet s.a.a.w. asked his companions “Do you
believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times abelieve that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times a
day in a stream running in front of his door?” “No!” repliedday in a stream running in front of his door?” “No!” replied
the companions, “No dirt can remain on his body.”the companions, “No dirt can remain on his body.”
The Prophet s.a.a.w. then remarked, “So exactly similar isThe Prophet s.a.a.w. then remarked, “So exactly similar is
the effect ofthe effect of SWOLAHSWOLAH offered five times a day. With theoffered five times a day. With the
Grace of Allah, it washes away all the sins …”Grace of Allah, it washes away all the sins …”
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“… Verily the five (obligatory prayer)he five (obligatory prayer) SWOLAHSWOLAH removesremoves
sins in the same way that water removes the filth.”sins in the same way that water removes the filth.”

“…“… Heard Anas bin Malik r.a. narrated : The ProphetHeard Anas bin Malik r.a. narrated : The Prophet ‫ﷺ‬
said, "A faithful believer (said, "A faithful believer (MU’MEENMU’MEEN) while he is in devotional) while he is in devotional
prayer (prayer (SWOLAHSWOLAH), he is speaking in (), he is speaking in (MUNAJAHMUNAJAH) private) private
communion to his Lord… “communion to his Lord… “
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

””Truly AllahTruly Allah lovesloves those who turn unto Him, andthose who turn unto Him, and lovesloves thosethose
who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “who have a care for cleanliness (purity). “
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 222))

”” O children of Adam!O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparelwear your beautiful apparel atat
every time and place of prostration (i.e.every time and place of prostration (i.e. MASJIDINMASJIDIN ). ”). ”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 31))

““(Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure(Allah has) made for me the (whole surface of the) earth pure
and as a place for prostration (and as a place for prostration (masjidanmasjidan); thus wherever a); thus wherever a
person finds himself to be, let him perform hisperson finds himself to be, let him perform his swolahswolah at thatat that
place which he can find (himself to be).”place which he can find (himself to be).”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and AhmadHadith reported by Bukhary Muslim and Ahmad))

“ set up regular prayers (SWOLAH): for such prayers are
enjoined on believers at stated times (MAW-QUU-TA).”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4:103)

““now shall We turn thee to a direction (now shall We turn thee to a direction ( QIBLAHQIBLAH ) that shall please) that shall please
thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (inthee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque (in
Makkah); wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.”Makkah); wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 141))

LAA – HAU-LA - WA-LAALAA – HAU-LA - WA-LAA
QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAHQUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH
‘‘There is no strength nor powerThere is no strength nor power
except with Allexcept with Allaah.’h.’

"O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer,"O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer,
and also (raise such) among my offspring (who establishand also (raise such) among my offspring (who establish
regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication.regular Prayer) O our Lord! and accept Thou my Supplication.
"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness― for me, my
parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that theparents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the
Reckoning will be established!"Reckoning will be established!"
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 40-41))

"Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be"Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be
the comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead thethe comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the
righteous."righteous."
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 74Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 74))

““And may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon ourAnd may the Salutations of Allah and peace be upon our
Leader MuhammadLeader Muhammad
and his family and Companions.and his family and Companions.
And all praises belongs to Allah,And all praises belongs to Allah,
Lord Sustainer of the worlds.”Lord Sustainer of the worlds.”

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